Exercises: core

The bridge targets the glutes, hamstrings, abdominal muscles and lower back muscles. Great for rehabilitation exercise for lower back pain and core stability.

The bicycle crunch for advanced users hits the rectus abdominal muscle hard. The result can be a six-pack, something that many athletes strive for.

The cross-body crunch is a little more challenging because the movement is larger. The exercise mainly focuses on the oblique abdominal muscles.

This abdominal exercise (the crunch) has been done thousands of times. No special equipment is required for the crunch, so it is suitable for home use.

The plank stabilizes the torso and also trains stability in the shoulder blade. The goal is to hold the position for as long as possible.